Comparing ParaGard vs Vienva

For Birth Control: I had the ParaGard for 2 years before finally deciding to get it removed. I started to get really stubborn BV which I have never had before. I also began to experience a really bad foul smell down there. I think it had to do with the copper material mixing with my bodily fluids which resulted in a strong, foul, iron smell. It made me feel really insecure and I had a strong feeling it was due to my IUD. Once I got it removed, days later I noticed a HUGE difference in odor. It is almost nonexistent now and I couldn't be happier. It is effective in preventing pregnancy but at the expense of having so many other negative side effects. Everyone is different so if you're interested I would try it but beware of possible side effects.

For Birth Control: I had the copper IUD 9 months. Overall its a good form of birth control. However I got it removed because I think it led to horrible periods, not only more blood but also longer periods, up to 10 days, PMS depression and hormone related conditions. My hair also started falling out after 7 months, may be due to anemia caused by blood loss. I think it's not wise to leave it in too long.

For Birth Control: I took it for about 2 1/2 months. I became depressed and anxious. I was anxious before and Vienva made it worse. My body ached from it, too. The pain increasingly got worse until I finally stopped taking it. My chest also hurt. It seemed to have a negative affect on my breathing and circulation. I got a heavy period the day after I stopped taking it. It was very heavy and both my back and stomached ached. While taking it, I hardly had any cramps or PMS symptoms before periods. That was one plus side. Overall, I would not recommend. It is a poor quality birth control. If your body can take it, then great, but if you want to feel good and normal do not take it.

For Birth Control: I first started taking Vienva back in May, as I was having really bad cramping with my periods and decided to go back on birth control. I will say, that it has helped a lot with cramping and same with acne. However, this month I have had SO much breakthrough bleeding that it’s been the most annoying thing ever. Today I woke up and essentially have my period, AGAIN. I am only 4 days into my new pack of pills too, and was supposed to have my period last week. Which I did, but it was so light like it has been since I started. But today I had to use a super tampon! I don’t know what’s going on, but hopefully it’s a fluke and it will be normal again next month. If not, I’ll be switching for sure.